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... Connection Mode 42 Windows Connect Now Configuration 44 DSM-120 Menu...48 Menu Basics ...48 Menu Home...48 Now Playing ...48 PC Music ...49 Music Quality 49 Supported Music Formats 49 Organizing Music Files 50 Playing a Track 51 Shuffle and Repeat 52 Local Music...53 Online Music ...54 Live365™ ...54 Setup ...56 Network Wizard 56 EQ Mode...57 System ...57 Clock ...58 Version ...59 Hard Disk...59 LCD Logo Displays 60 2.5" Hard Drive ...61 Installing an optional 2.5" Hard Drive 61 Partition your 2.5" Hard Drive...
... Connection Mode 42 Windows Connect Now Configuration 44 DSM-120 Menu...48 Menu Basics ...48 Menu Home...48 Now Playing ...48 PC Music ...49 Music Quality 49 Supported Music Formats 49 Organizing Music Files 50 Playing a Track 51 Shuffle and Repeat 52 Local Music...53 Online Music ...54 Live365™ ...54 Setup ...56 Network Wizard 56 EQ Mode...57 System ...57 Clock ...58 Version ...59 Hard Disk...59 LCD Logo Displays 60 2.5" Hard Drive ...61 Installing an optional 2.5" Hard Drive 61 Partition your 2.5" Hard Drive...
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DSM-120 User's Manual Table of Contents Copy ...69 Frequently Asked Questions 70 Troubleshooting ...72 Technical Specifications 77 Appendix ...79 Setting Microsoft Windows Power Options 79 Wireless Installation Considerations 80 Partition a FAT32 Hard Drive 81 Glossary...82 Networking...82 Music ...83 Technical Support...84 Warranty ...85 Registration ...88 D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
DSM-120 User's Manual Table of Contents Copy ...69 Frequently Asked Questions 70 Troubleshooting ...72 Technical Specifications 77 Appendix ...79 Setting Microsoft Windows Power Options 79 Wireless Installation Considerations 80 Partition a FAT32 Hard Drive 81 Glossary...82 Networking...82 Music ...83 Technical Support...84 Warranty ...85 Registration ...88 D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
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... Hard Drive via your PC's hard drive that makes it to a wired or wireless network. D-Link® MediaLoungeTM File Manager allows you need to copy. DSM-120 User's Manual Introduction Introduction D-Link® introduces the latest addition to 54Mbps on the DSM-120. With support for direct connection to a pair of products: the D-Link® MediaLoungeTM DSM-120 Wireless Music Player. Windows Connect Now allows you browse music files and access online music content through an existing broadband Internet connection. Use the included remote control to access...
... Hard Drive via your PC's hard drive that makes it to a wired or wireless network. D-Link® MediaLoungeTM File Manager allows you need to copy. DSM-120 User's Manual Introduction Introduction D-Link® introduces the latest addition to 54Mbps on the DSM-120. With support for direct connection to a pair of products: the D-Link® MediaLoungeTM DSM-120 Wireless Music Player. Windows Connect Now allows you browse music files and access online music content through an existing broadband Internet connection. Use the included remote control to access...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 DSM-120 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DSM-120 Wireless Music Player Printed Install Guide CD-ROM with Manual (Contains D-Link Media Server Software, File Manager Software, Install Guide, and Manual) Ethernet (CAT5-UTP/Straight-Through) Cable Standard Composite RCA Audio Cable Remote Control with Batteries Back Stand Mini-USB Cable Energy Star certified Power Adapter System Requirements A wireless (802.11g or 802.11b) or Ethernet network. ...
D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 DSM-120 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DSM-120 Wireless Music Player Printed Install Guide CD-ROM with Manual (Contains D-Link Media Server Software, File Manager Software, Install Guide, and Manual) Ethernet (CAT5-UTP/Straight-Through) Cable Standard Composite RCA Audio Cable Remote Control with Batteries Back Stand Mini-USB Cable Energy Star certified Power Adapter System Requirements A wireless (802.11g or 802.11b) or Ethernet network. ...
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... Windows® Connect Now for easy wireless setup. Easily connect to your wireless network using 802.11g at up to 54Mbps. 802.11b compatible at 11Mbps. Connect using an Ethernet network cable at up to 100Mbps. UPnP AV and INMPR compliant for maximum compatibility. Support for local playback without a computer. Set the alarm to wake/sleep to your existing audio equipment. 64- DSM-120 User's Manual...
... Windows® Connect Now for easy wireless setup. Easily connect to your wireless network using 802.11g at up to 54Mbps. 802.11b compatible at 11Mbps. Connect using an Ethernet network cable at up to 100Mbps. UPnP AV and INMPR compliant for maximum compatibility. Support for local playback without a computer. Set the alarm to wake/sleep to your existing audio equipment. 64- DSM-120 User's Manual...
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DSM-120 User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started To begin using the DSM-120 Wireless Music Player, you will need: An existing home network (including a wireless 802.11b or 802.11g router or a router/ hub with the DSM-120 (see page 62). D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 This computer will collect music content from local sources and from the Internet (downloaded MP3 music). The DSM-120 Wireless Music Player connected to your standard PC speakers or audio system. Optional...
DSM-120 User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started To begin using the DSM-120 Wireless Music Player, you will need: An existing home network (including a wireless 802.11b or 802.11g router or a router/ hub with the DSM-120 (see page 62). D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 This computer will collect music content from local sources and from the Internet (downloaded MP3 music). The DSM-120 Wireless Music Player connected to your standard PC speakers or audio system. Optional...
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... an optional Hard Drive inserted into the DSM-120. Decrease the volume. Rewind through the DSM-120 menu. Submit entries and Play/Pause music files. Shuffle through a music file that is playing. Fast Forward through a playlist. D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 DSM-120 User's Manual Using the Remote Control Power Copy Enter and Play/Pause Navigation Buttons Stop PAGE UP/DOWN VOLUME + VOLUME Mute RWD FF Repeat Shuffle Turn the DSM-120 ON or OFF. Copy files...
... an optional Hard Drive inserted into the DSM-120. Decrease the volume. Rewind through the DSM-120 menu. Submit entries and Play/Pause music files. Shuffle through a music file that is playing. Fast Forward through a playlist. D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 DSM-120 User's Manual Using the Remote Control Power Copy Enter and Play/Pause Navigation Buttons Stop PAGE UP/DOWN VOLUME + VOLUME Mute RWD FF Repeat Shuffle Turn the DSM-120 ON or OFF. Copy files...
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... item. You may see the Now Playing option. These arrows allow you can access PC Music, Local Music, Online Music, or Setup. Now Playing If you are available if you should see arrows running along the right side of the screen pointing up , down . For example, a down arrow button. DSM-120 User's Manual DSM-120 Menu DSM-120 Menu Menu Basics The DSM-120 uses an on the remote control to move the down arrow hints...
... item. You may see the Now Playing option. These arrows allow you can access PC Music, Local Music, Online Music, or Setup. Now Playing If you are available if you should see arrows running along the right side of the screen pointing up , down . For example, a down arrow button. DSM-120 User's Manual DSM-120 Menu DSM-120 Menu Menu Basics The DSM-120 uses an on the remote control to move the down arrow hints...
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... using Windows Media Connect. Supported Music Formats The following music file formats are unsupported. Avoid quality settings below 48kbps as they are supported: MP3 (up to 320 kbps) MPEG-1, Layer 3 Audio file -The standard Internet music file format. This is the most commonly used audio format. WMA (Does not support WMA lossless, WMA Pro) Windows Media Audio file - DSM-120 User's Manual PC Music PC Music Music Quality Your music listening experience on the media player...
... using Windows Media Connect. Supported Music Formats The following music file formats are unsupported. Avoid quality settings below 48kbps as they are supported: MP3 (up to 320 kbps) MPEG-1, Layer 3 Audio file -The standard Internet music file format. This is the most commonly used audio format. WMA (Does not support WMA lossless, WMA Pro) Windows Media Audio file - DSM-120 User's Manual PC Music PC Music Music Quality Your music listening experience on the media player...
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... a version of the D-Link Media Server already installed on the remote control to navigate between the following options: Music Server: Displays all of the D-Link Media Server software. D-Link Systems, Inc. 57 Your current version of the software should upgrade your system before installing a newer version of the Media Server software. Check Connection: Select this option to utilize all available music servers and allows the user to system defaults. Reset System: Resets to change servers. Restart System: Restarts your network connection.
... a version of the D-Link Media Server already installed on the remote control to navigate between the following options: Music Server: Displays all of the D-Link Media Server software. D-Link Systems, Inc. 57 Your current version of the software should upgrade your system before installing a newer version of the Media Server software. Check Connection: Select this option to utilize all available music servers and allows the user to system defaults. Reset System: Resets to change servers. Restart System: Restarts your network connection.
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... Time": Set the DSM-120 to start. 2. Select Set Alarm Clock. Select Enable/Disable, this menu and select Set Alarm Music. Note: Alarm music only works with an alarm clock feature. Setup Sleep Timer: The options are displayed on or off . To turn the alarm clock on the DSM-120 when the unit is powered off . DSM-120 User's Manual Clock Use the up and down arrow buttons on , select Enable. 3. Before selecting Set Alarm Music, play a music file from Local Music...
... Time": Set the DSM-120 to start. 2. Select Set Alarm Clock. Select Enable/Disable, this menu and select Set Alarm Music. Note: Alarm music only works with an alarm clock feature. Setup Sleep Timer: The options are displayed on or off . To turn the alarm clock on the DSM-120 when the unit is powered off . DSM-120 User's Manual Clock Use the up and down arrow buttons on , select Enable. 3. Before selecting Set Alarm Music, play a music file from Local Music...
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...To establish a connection with your DSM-120 Wireless Music Player. Once you would like to connect to your DSM-120, browse and double-click the device listed here. After double-clicking your DSM-120 device, represented on your DSM-120. Note: After selecting Yes, the screen to your left window pane of the Setup Wizard, the File Manager program will automatically open the File Manager Program, select Start > All Programs > D-Link MediaLounge > File Manager > File Manager. To manually open . D-Link Systems, Inc. DSM-120 User's Manual Using the File Manager Using the File Manager After...
...To establish a connection with your DSM-120 Wireless Music Player. Once you would like to connect to your DSM-120, browse and double-click the device listed here. After double-clicking your DSM-120 device, represented on your DSM-120. Note: After selecting Yes, the screen to your left window pane of the Setup Wizard, the File Manager program will automatically open the File Manager Program, select Start > All Programs > D-Link MediaLounge > File Manager > File Manager. To manually open . D-Link Systems, Inc. DSM-120 User's Manual Using the File Manager Using the File Manager After...
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... DSM-120? Audio - What operating system do I need to play these types of files if you are supported by selecting the Online Music option from my computer? As soon as you have a Microsoft Windows-based home network in place, with a universal remote but you to setup D-Link's DSM-120? You must have installed the D-Link® Media Server software on your PC, the server software will be installed on a networked Windows-based PC. Can I need...
... DSM-120? Audio - What operating system do I need to play these types of files if you are supported by selecting the Online Music option from my computer? As soon as you have a Microsoft Windows-based home network in place, with a universal remote but you to setup D-Link's DSM-120? You must have installed the D-Link® Media Server software on your PC, the server software will be installed on a networked Windows-based PC. Can I need...
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... is the volume not adjustable via network connection? Yes you will need to assign a static IP address to the DSM-120. Why is using the Mini-USB cable to transfer files directly from the DSM-120's Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on your PC by using the D-Link® MediaLounge File Manager Software, please see page 31. You can also copy files from your PC. The DSM-120's Ethernet port is Auto MDI...
... is the volume not adjustable via network connection? Yes you will need to assign a static IP address to the DSM-120. Why is using the Mini-USB cable to transfer files directly from the DSM-120's Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on your PC by using the D-Link® MediaLounge File Manager Software, please see page 31. You can also copy files from your PC. The DSM-120's Ethernet port is Auto MDI...
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... the address is on your network. DSM-120 User's Manual Troubleshooting I can 't hear any sound when I can 't find any music. If the audio cables are having trouble selecting the correct audio source, refer to change your computer's power settings if you are in your stereo. Look for the Media Server icon in the same range as other addresses on and you are connected to your stereo, make sure the...
... the address is on your network. DSM-120 User's Manual Troubleshooting I can 't hear any sound when I can 't find any music. If the audio cables are having trouble selecting the correct audio source, refer to change your computer's power settings if you are in your stereo. Look for the Media Server icon in the same range as other addresses on and you are connected to your stereo, make sure the...
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...supported file formats can be played by using Windows® Media Connect Server software, see page 23 for supported rates. I am not able to the bottom of the list. However, there are not supported. Use the above procedure to the right has a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sample rate of 44 kHz. Scroll to play certain media files. The DSM-120 supports...rates. DSM-120 User's Manual Troubleshooting Some of my MP3 and WMA files don't appear. The DSM-120 supports the most likely uses an unsupported rate. The files may be copy protected....
...supported file formats can be played by using Windows® Media Connect Server software, see page 23 for supported rates. I am not able to the bottom of the list. However, there are not supported. Use the above procedure to the right has a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sample rate of 44 kHz. Scroll to play certain media files. The DSM-120 supports...rates. DSM-120 User's Manual Troubleshooting Some of my MP3 and WMA files don't appear. The DSM-120 supports the most likely uses an unsupported rate. The files may be copy protected....
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...; Media Connect. The firmware version will need to fully reset the music player, lightly insert a paper clip into the reset opening on the unit's rear panel for 30 minutes. DSM-120 User's Manual Troubleshooting I created a playlist on my computer, but now I can no longer browse or play content from my music player, but it doesn't appear on the Media Server icon to access Napster™ content. Make sure you have Windows® Media Connect...
...; Media Connect. The firmware version will need to fully reset the music player, lightly insert a paper clip into the reset opening on the unit's rear panel for 30 minutes. DSM-120 User's Manual Troubleshooting I created a playlist on my computer, but now I can no longer browse or play content from my music player, but it doesn't appear on the Media Server icon to access Napster™ content. Make sure you have Windows® Media Connect...
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... the DSM-120 and other materials. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. You can reduce your home or business. D-Link Systems, Inc. 80 DSM-120 User's Manual Appendix Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link® DSM-120 can be limited by the number of walls, thickness of walls, and location of the walls that the wireless signal must...
... the DSM-120 and other materials. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. You can reduce your home or business. D-Link Systems, Inc. 80 DSM-120 User's Manual Appendix Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link® DSM-120 can be limited by the number of walls, thickness of walls, and location of the walls that the wireless signal must...
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... a proprietary playlist format used for playing Shoutcast and other media player software. PLS is the file extension for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Wired: Devices networked via Ethernet cabling. D-Link Systems, Inc. 83 It allows multiple files to an existing wireless network. WEP provides security by Microsoft. Static IP: A static IP address is the default playlist format of physical cabling. DSM-120 User's Manual Glossary SSID (Service Set Identifi...
... a proprietary playlist format used for playing Shoutcast and other media player software. PLS is the file extension for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Wired: Devices networked via Ethernet cabling. D-Link Systems, Inc. 83 It allows multiple files to an existing wireless network. WEP provides security by Microsoft. Static IP: A static IP address is the default playlist format of physical cabling. DSM-120 User's Manual Glossary SSID (Service Set Identifi...
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... environment, this product may cause radio interference, in a residential installation. DSM-120 User's Manual Warranty Limitation of the FCC Rules. Contents are the property of D-Link Systems, Inc. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment...
... environment, this product may cause radio interference, in a residential installation. DSM-120 User's Manual Warranty Limitation of the FCC Rules. Contents are the property of D-Link Systems, Inc. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment...